The ancient art of yoga has been around for centuries but has only recently found mainstream recognition, moving from a “hippie flower child” stigma to a respected, widely-practiced health activity. Scientific research has shown that practicing yoga regularly can not only strengthen your physical body but also your mental and emotional wellbeing.

Try these simple yoga moves to restore you – inside and out:

1. Mountain pose
2. Tree pose
3. Forward fold
4. Cobra
5. Downward facing dog
6. Warrior 1
7. Warrior 2
8. Legs up the wall
9. Child’s pose
10. Corpse

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